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Today is the Vernal Equinox (Spring Equinox). In Washington DC, we have a beautiful clear day, perfect for spending some time outdoors, with nature. The Spring Equinox is one of the two days of the year where daylight and dark are equal. In terms of Chinese thought, this represents the balance of Yin and Yang in [...] Taoist thought suggests you should “Be like the Sun and Moon.” This saying means several things, but one important one is that the sun radiates outward and the moon reflects. The sun is full, so it radiates, asking nothing but giving everything. The moon is empty; it has nothing, so it receives everything. The sun does not give [...] It’s a gloomy, rainy day in Washington DC. But at least it is not cold and snowing a blizzard! A day like today is a blessing in many ways. It helps orient you inwards, which can make your training a little easier. It also provides a great opportunity to drink some hot tea and reflect. [...] Chinese Internal Alchemy, or Nei Dan, aims to cultivate both Xing and Ming. Xing can be roughly translated as “Essential Nature” and Ming as “Eternal Life.” By essential nature, the Chinese are referring to the spiritual aspects of your being. When you cultivate Xing, you take out emotional garbage and refine your very spirit. We [...] When you visit China, it’s worth it to take some time to do a little shopping. Don’t bother with the clothes – they make most of ours anyway and the export quality is much higher than domestic production. The best things to buy are their tea and their books. The tea in China is most [...] |
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